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Get(SortState)

Returns a value representing the current sort state.

Format 

Get ( SortState )

Parameters 

None

Data type returned 

number

Originated in 

FileMaker Pro 6.0 or earlier

Description 

Returns:

0 if the records in the active table are not sorted

1 if the records in the active table are sorted

2 if the records in the active table are partially sorted (semi-sorted)

Each window has its own sort state.

Notes 

When records are imported from another file to a previously found and sorted set, the records in a sorted set may exist in a semi-sorted state. To include the imported records in the sort order, sort the found set after importing.

Example 1 

Returns 1 when the records in the active table are sorted.

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